Import
According to the website Joystiq, Dead Island: Ripetide will have the ability to import your old profile from Dead Island, allowing players to continue the game with previous stats. With the new level cap, the character will still have the ability to level up to gain new abilities/skills.
Dynamic Weather System
The island will feature a dynamic weather system that can change from heavy rains which limit visibility to deafening gusts of winds that make hearing sounds almost impossible. This will require the player to adapt to any unknown condition that may occur as they make their way through the island.
And that's not all. Techland have also promised tweaks to inventory management, match making, graphics and vast differences between the islands of Banoi and Panalai.
New Co-op Features
- The previous level limitations between co-op partners has been removed and the game will automatically balance to find a difficulty that all players can play.
- Connecting to friends has been made easier by the game automatically mentioning if friends are logged in and nearby.
- Disconnections do not disrupt gameplay by having a simple notification after another player has dropped out.
- Players do not have to wait to get firearms until later in the game.
Hub Defense Missions
New hub missions will require heavier coop teamwork by forcing communication to strategically place traps, fences and turrets to fend off oncoming Zombie hoards and protect the humans in these sanctuaries.
